The lost art of heaving to

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Heaving to is a method of maintaining position in moderately heavy sailing conditions while lessening the strain on the rig and hull. Techniques for heaving to and situations when it is appropriate are described.

Author: MacDonald, Bruce

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Sitting on top of the world!

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Tips are presented on selecting a safe, comfortable and convenient bosun's chair for use in inspecting sails and other sailboat gear. Instructions are included for safely hoisting and lowering the chair.

Author: Hinz, Earl, MacDonald, Bruce
Equipment and supplies, Sailboats

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Downwind pole control

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Wing and wing sailing with the mainsail and a poled out headsail can be used in dead downwind sailing. A system of pole control is described.

Author: MacDonald, Bruce

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Subjects list: Methods, Sailing
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